Russell E Train Fellowships for Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Conservation and applications are submitted till March 1, 2017. WWF is funding Russell E. Train Fellowships to pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation to attend any university around the world WWF is funding Russell E. Train Fellowships for pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation to attend any university around the world. Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. Applicants have to return to their home countries after the completion of the program. The selection of the fellowship is on the basis of competitive, merit-based process. Full details:

School(Institutions/ Country): | Abroad (Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years.)

‣ Each year, WWF supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research.

‣ Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

‣ Applicants from select WWF-US priority countries must meet all of the eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.

Eligibility

To be eligible for 2016 Russell E Train Fellowships , applicants must meet the following criteria. Please note that eligibility criteria can vary by competition. Please also refer to specific competition guidelines to ensure they are eligible.

‣ must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.

‣ must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.

‣ must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.

‣ Their research or academic program must address one of the focus areas listed in the guidelines.

‣ must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master’s or PhD program anywhere in the world.

‣ must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2017.

‣ must commit to working for at least two years in your home country after the completion of your degree.

‣ must not have received a Train Fellowship or Scholarship in the past. Professional Development Grant recipients are eligible to apply.

‣ must notify EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.

‣ must submit all required documents by the application deadline (March 1, 2017).

Selection Criteria for 2017 Russell E Train Fellowships

‣ Train Fellows are selected through a competitive, merit-based process. An independent, interdisciplinary panel of experts is convened in each country to review applications and to identify the top candidates based on the following criteria:

‣ Professional qualifications as evidenced by previous and current conservation-related positions, references from colleagues in the field, publications, and other sources.

‣ Demonstrated leadership through involvement in community and volunteer activities, the workplace, local and national government, and other areas.